Best of Ann Arbor: Frita Batidos, Logans, Blimpy Burger and Mimi and Papa

One of the things we love about Mimi and Papa is that they are total foodies. They love good, interesting and beautiful food so it's always fun to eat with them. While they were here we spent a decent amount of time frequenting all the places we wish we could go on a regular basis and loved it.

A few of our favorites: FRITA BATIDOS...crazy good and not too pricey. The BATIDOS (basically really great shakes) are to die for as are the plantians and just about everything else we tried. Can't wait to go back!

We had our adult dinner at LOGANS which came highly recommended and for good reason. While the price will keep us from going back (thank you parents!), I'm craving the cream of cauliflower soup starter, and the sweet sea bass that literally melted in my mouth a top perfect mushroom risotto. The yogurt palate cleanser and fluffy biscuits with the town's best butter were all so delicous I would have been happy eating them all night. If you have some cash to spend (or people who are willing to spend it on you :) give it a shot!

Of course we took them to ZINGERMANS (super famous, crazy fresh, really good, but really over priced in my opinion...who wants to pay $15 for a sandwich?) where they sampled a few things and bought some balsamic vinegar and some gluten-free brownies, then headed to BLIMPY BURGER for the best burgers and fried veggies in town at the best price on the block.

We spent a little time wandering through the indoor portion of the botanical gardens. Funny that for Rick and Marci, it felt just like being in San Diego. I'm feeling a bit jealous.

What we don't have pictures of is the sleepover they had with the kids at their hotel. They are total saints! I'd never voluntarily sleep in the same room as my three kids, and they are mine. They swam, ate, watched a movie and had treats and went to bed WAY too late, but what are grandparents for?

On the other hand, Mike and I had a blissful kid free evening and morning, so THANK YOU!